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Victor Matheson Explains NHL Salary Caps, No State Income Tax & Arena Financing
How much of an advantage do NHL teams in Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Nevada, and other no state income tax states really have under the NHL salary cap?
In this episode of Backchecking the Bolts, host Jason Linkes sits down with renowned sports economist Victor Matheson, Professor of Economics at Holy Cross, to break down one of hockey's most debated topics. Does the salary cap truly create competitive balance, or do tax laws give certain franchises a significant edge?
The conversation also explores many of the biggest business issues facing professional hockey, including:
🏒 Do no state income…
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